Required vaccinations for dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella (kennel cough), Canine Influenza, Leptospirosis.
Required vaccinations for cats: Rabies, Distemper
Infectious Tracheobronchitis (better known as “Kennel Cough”) is an infection of the “windpipe” or trachea and bronchial tubes. While the most common bacterium causing kennel cough is Bordetella bronchiseptica, several viruses and bacteria can cause the disease. The most common symptoms of kennel cough are a persistent cough, decreased appetite and depressed behavior.
Canine Influenza virus, (also known as “Canine Flu”) causes a respiratory infection in dogs. Canine Influenza is a relatively new virus, so almost all dogs are susceptible to infection when they are newly exposed. The most common symptoms are lethargy, decreased appetite, fever, nasal discharge and a dry cough.
The best way to prevent infection is vaccination. Our doctors recommend vaccination against both Kennel Cough and Canine Influenza for dogs that visit groomers, dog parks, day care facilities or boarding facilities. Both vaccines are required for all dogs boarding at Newport Animal Hospital. As prevention is key, all pets must receive their initial vaccines for these diseases at least 3 to 5 days prior to admittance. If this will be the first time your pet is receiving either vaccination, a booster will be required 3 weeks later.
While these vaccines significantly reduce instance of infection, they do not eliminate it completely. The “kennel cough” vaccine is approximately 85% effective and the “canine flu” vaccine is about 90% effective. Like the human flu shot, both vaccines greatly reduce the severity of symptoms and duration of illness in pets that do become infected.
Just as with children in a daycare setting, close proximity to other potential carriers can increase the risk of infection to your dog. Rest assured that our staff will take every possible precaution to prevent your pet from contracting any illness while in our care, but difficulty in prevention can arise since some pets carrying disease or harboring bacteria may not show any signs of illness whatsoever.
Due to limited storage space, we are unable to store travel carriers during your cat’s stay. Cats should always arrive in an appropriate carrier, but we ask that you take this with you after dropping your pet off. Of course, when your cat’s stay with us is over, we also ask that you bring the carrier back to transport them home safely.
10. My pet is currently on medications/supplements. Will they be able continue these while boarding?
Additionally, the boarding facility is completely equipped with heat, fire, carbon monoxide and security detectors that are monitored 24 hours a day. In addition to our staff, the facility itself watches over your pets while you are away!
Monday through Friday pick-ups and drop-offs are scheduled between the hours of 9am to 6:30pm.
Saturday pick-ups and drop-offs are scheduled from 9am to 6pm
Sunday pick-ups and drop-offs are scheduled from 9am-6pm.
Additional charges will apply if you require a pick-up time or drop-off time outside of designated times.
If you are boarding 2 or more cats, we have larger kennels that can accommodate more than one cat. When entering a boarding facility, some cats can behave in unpredictable and uncharacteristic ways. Even pets that are accustomed to sleeping next to one another regularly have, in some cases, become aggressive towards one another in a new and unfamiliar environment. Cats boarding together will be assessed on an individual basis to determine if this type of boarding arrangement is appropriate.